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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.35, 22,175.60 and 8,995.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.35, 22,175.60 and 8,995.35 is: 12,413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.35 : 22,175.60 = 8,995.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.35/22,175.60 = 8,995.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.35x = 22,175.60 × 8,995.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.35x = 199,477,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,477,238.48/16,069.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.52

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